Unit 2 Equality, Diversity and Rights: LO2 Flashcards
What are the basis of discrimination?
Race Culture Disability Social Class Age Gender Sexual Orientation Religion
Give examples of discriminatory practice:
Abuse Direct discrimination Indirect discrimination Prejudice Stereotyping Labelling Bullying
What is abuse?
Negative and harmful behaviour towards somebody. Can be: physical, emotional, sexual, financial or neglect
What is direct discrimination?
This is intentionally putting someone at a disadvantage or treating them unfairly based on their differences
What is indirect discrimination?
This is when a policy, practice or rule applies to everybody but has a detrimental effect on or disadvantages some people or a particular group
What is prejudice?
This is a negative attitude or dislike of an individual or group - often based on ill-informed personal opinion about an aspect like race or gender
What is stereotyping?
This is where generalisations which are often offensive and exaggerated, are made about a particular group of people
What is labelling?
Assuming that all people from a certain group are 1 thing and calling them it. All overweight people are lazy
What is bullying?
This involves repeatedly threatening, intimidating, humiliating or frightening others.
Who is affected by discriminatory practice?
Individuals who require care and support.
Older adults.
People with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
Children with autism.
What are the impacts of discrimination on people?
Dis-empowerment. Low self esteem. Poor health and well-being. Unfair treatment. Effects on mental health.
What is dis-empowerment?
An individual feels like they have a lack of control over their lives.
What is low self esteem?
An individual may feel worthless.
What is poor health and well-being?
Physical health deteriorates.
Injuries such as bed sores or broken bones.
What is unfair treatment?
People may not receive the care they are entitled to because they have been discriminated against.
